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Living for Jesus a life that is true,
Striving to please Him in all that I do;
Yielding allegiance, glad-hearted and free,
This is the pathway of blessing for me.
Striving to please Him in all that I do;
Yielding allegiance, glad-hearted and free,
This is the pathway of blessing for me.
O Jesus, Lord and Savior,
I give myself to Thee,
For Thou, in Thy [redemption],*
Didst give Thyself for me;
I own no other Master,
My heart shall be Thy throne,
My life I give, henceforth to live,
O Christ, for Thee alone.
I give myself to Thee,
For Thou, in Thy [redemption],*
Didst give Thyself for me;
I own no other Master,
My heart shall be Thy throne,
My life I give, henceforth to live,
O Christ, for Thee alone.
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Living for Jesus who died in my place,
Bearing on Calv'ry my sin and disgrace;
Such love constrains me to answer His call,
Follow His leading and give Him my all.
Bearing on Calv'ry my sin and disgrace;
Such love constrains me to answer His call,
Follow His leading and give Him my all.
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Living for Jesus wherever I am,
Doing each duty in His holy name;
Willing to suffer affliction and loss,
Deeming each trial a part of my cross.
Doing each duty in His holy name;
Willing to suffer affliction and loss,
Deeming each trial a part of my cross.
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Living for Jesus through earth's little while,
My dearest treasure, the light of His smile;
Seeking the lost ones He died to redeem,
Bringing the weary to find rest in Him.
My dearest treasure, the light of His smile;
Seeking the lost ones He died to redeem,
Bringing the weary to find rest in Him.
The Compilers prefer that
the New Testament word, "redemption,"
be used and sung instead of "atonement."
the New Testament word, "redemption,"
be used and sung instead of "atonement."
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RC, CA, United States
Living for Jesus through earth’s little while,
My dearest treasure, the light of His smile;
Seeking the lost ones He died to redeem,
Bringing the weary to find rest in Him.
Mansfield, Ohio, United States
This hymn is experiential. Living fo Jesus a life that is true. I did give myself to the Lord over 40 years ago. I can testify there is no better life. It is a life of value. When I think of my life so far it brings me to consecration. Oh Jesus Lord and Savior I give my life to you. I give my life to you where ever I am. I want to seek the lost ones you came to redeem and bring the weary to find rest in Him. This is the real life the true life. John 14:6 I am the way the truth and the life. How wonderful we can experience such a God.
East LA, CA, United States
Living to Jesus wherever we are
Doing all things in His holy name
Modesto, CA, United States
Today I was reading 2 Corinthians 5:15, "And He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for Him who for their sake died and was raised." I thought of this wonderful hymn. Perfect.
Clarksville, TN, United States
💕 thank you for this website 🙏. I am sitting enjoying the Word of Life this morning and all of the sudden I started singing this chorus. Haven't heard it in years.. So I googled it and found it on your website.
I did use atonement as was how I learned it and actually think it more accurate.. I am still thankful for you and your work!! I was able to sing and praise the Lord!! What a great song!
Happy Thanksgiving!! I am thankful for my Jesus Lord And Savior ... praise His Holy Name!
Midlothian, Texas, United States
The Lord woke me up with this song in the night. I am living for Him alone. Paul said I'd rather be with you Jesus in heaven but if it's better for me to be on earth for you. That's ok.
I'm 84, still hold 2 small Bible studies a week and pray for about everyone I meet. He truly is my everything. 🤗💖
Leetonia, Ohio, United States
The Holy Spirit brought this to my mind upon awakening - the first verse and chorus. How thankful I am that I could look it up! The remaining verses are a blessing! Thank You, Lord, for the songs you give me to sing in the morning, a perfect example of Your love and faithfulness - 86 years and counting!
Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines
After the Lord Jesus changed water into wine, signifying that in our regeneration, He changed our death into life, He cleansed the temple using whip of cords, driving out all the merchandise and moneychangers.
Life is for building God's house, God's temple, but Satan attempts to defile the temple with many sinful things. This is the reason that the house of God needs cleansing.
We are the temple of God, yet we are not filled with God. We are filled with many earthly things. The Lord uses whips of cords (ordinary, common things) to scourge us and purge us of these things.
--- from Life's Purpose: to Build the House of God.
May we live a life that is simple and true, that God may have His house in us! Thank You, Lord Jesus.
Lubbock, United States
Living for Jesus wherever I am, Doing each duty in His holy name; Willing to suffer affliction and loss, Deeming each trial a part of my cross. What a sweet example of what our daily living should be
Edison, NJ, United States
Love this hymn. Learned it as a Youth. I realize over the years lyrics can get lost, forgotten or replaced. I remember learning the CHORUS like this: For THOU in Thine "Atonement" didst give Thyself for me. Beautiful Hymn. Also warms and encourages my heart. Giving me a greater perspective ofJESUS.